Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

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Within the pitch–black building, Sebastian’s office was the only one illuminated by the glaring white lights, making it feel particularly desolate.

Constantly sitting in front of the computer, Sebastian grew weary from overusing his eyes.

Frowning, he massaged his temples and reclined again his office chair, his gaze drifting toward the green plant next to the computer.

When was this potted plant placed here? Did she bring it?

The thought of Madelyn made Sebastian tense up. I think I forgot to hand her the car keys just now!

Hailing a cab in the dead of night was no easy task, and it certainly wasn’t safe for her to be alone at this hour. With this in mind, Sebastian immediately grabbed his car keys and rushed after her.

When he reached the company’s entrance, Madelyn was already nowhere to be seen.

He was met with deserted streets, with only slight chill.

the cold night breeze sweeping through, bringing with it a

It’s been a while since she left the office. She must’ve gone back already.

Slipping the key into his pocket, Sebastian was ready to head upstairs and resume his work when he heard. a shriek pierce through the air from a distance away. “Ah! Let me go! Help! Help!”

Sebastian paused in his tracks, listening closely. The startled cry astonishingly resembled Madelyn’s tone

when she was angry.

Don’t tell me…

Sebastian’s heart sank, and he quickly ran in the direction of the noise.

As he got closer, he could see Madelyn calling for help, her face filled with fear. A group of thugs were attempting to forcefully drag her into a black van.

He barked in anger, “Stop!”

What a familiar voice. As Madelyn turned around, she was surprised to see Sebastian.

At that instant, she was so exhilarated, as if she had seen hope.

and she was overwhelmed with joy, crying out, “Sebastian, come save me!”

Sebastian rushing over and immediately exclaimed in panic, “Boss, we’ve

gang leader took a look at Sebastian in the distance and spat on the ground. “He’s all alone,

up,

“Yes, sir!”

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the van.

van was akin to a bottomless vortex, exerting a strong

can’t get in

the large hand that was gripping her collar until she

her jaw, an agonized scream echoed through the air. “Ouch! D*mn you, b*tch! It

and slapped Madelyn hard, knocking her

corner of her lips. Madelyn raised her hand to wipe it, only to see her sleeve stained with blood.

she seemed utterly unfazed. Instead, she swiftly turned her attention to

thug swiftly drew a dagger from his waist, aiming straight

imminent danger. He stepped forward, swiftly seizing the thug. Then, bending his knee, he hit the thug squarely in the abdomen. The intense pain left

moved with a grace and fluidity that unmistakably revealed his

match for Sebastian, so they shouted, “Let’s get out of here!”

The black van sped off, leaving a trail of

relaxed, only to feel intense soreness and ache all over her

the first time in her life that she had been struck and thrown to the ground, leaving her utterly dazed and helplessly sprawled

over, quickly helping her up. “Are

blood at the corner of her lips were the first things to catch his eye. Evidently,

scraped, and there were

in Sebastian’s eyes, and his face took on

a death wish!

and strode toward the parked car, ready to drive her

Madelyn felt the warmth of Sebastian’s body, she snapped back to consciousness. Seeing that

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filled with ngering fear. She clung tightly to Sebastian, tears welling up in her eyes as she sobbed softly. “I was so scared just now. If

for she was still thinking of

soothed her. “Don’t be scared. n here for you. I won’t let